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Hoops · Puzzle #16 · Thursday, October 15

Hoops: the board

Eight items, eight categories, one place each. Here is the board with every figure and where it comes from, and the best way to place them. Play today's Hoops.

The categories

The best board

The best board is hidden while some of these items are still in play: they're on a board again within 14 days.

The lineup, figure by figure

  1. Jerry Lucas

    Royals, Warriors, Knicks

    Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain

    Jerry Lucas averaged 15.6 rebounds a game, so his best fit on this board was Glass cleaner, worth 10.0. His weakest was Most looked-up, worth 0.7: his Wikipedia article was read 110,326 times in 2025.

    Glass cleaner
    averaged 15.6 rebounds a game (10.0) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry Lucas" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q366505
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 38 languages (6.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry Lucas" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q366505
    Most looked-up
    his Wikipedia article was read 110,326 times in 2025 (0.7) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
    Bucket getter
    averaged 17 points a game (6.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Jerry Lucas" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q366505

  2. Al Horford

    Hawks, Celtics, 76ers, Thunder and more

    Photo: The White House, Public domain

    On this board Al Horford scored best in Longevity (9.5): he played 19 NBA seasons. Pickpocket was his weakest fit (4.0): he averaged 0.8 steals a game.

    Glass cleaner
    averaged 7.7 rebounds a game (7.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Al Horford" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q521931
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 31 languages (5.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Al Horford" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q521931
    Most looked-up
    his Wikipedia article was read 753,382 times in 2025 (5.0) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
    Bucket getter
    averaged 12.7 points a game (5.1) Source: Wikipedia, "Al Horford" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q521931

  3. Baron Davis

    Hornets, Warriors, Clippers, Cavaliers and more

    Photo: Collision Conf, CC BY 2.0

    On this board Baron Davis scored best in Pickpocket (9.0): he averaged 1.8 steals a game. Most looked-up was his weakest fit (2.4): his Wikipedia article was read 356,292 times in 2025.

    Glass cleaner
    averaged 3.8 rebounds a game (3.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Baron Davis" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q313486
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 33 languages (5.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Baron Davis" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q313486
    Most looked-up
    his Wikipedia article was read 356,292 times in 2025 (2.4) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
    Bucket getter
    averaged 16.1 points a game (6.4) Source: Wikipedia, "Baron Davis" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q313486

  4. Oscar Robertson

    “The Big O” · Royals, Bucks

    Photo: Governor Eric Holcomb, Public domain

    Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.

  5. Lauri Markkanen

    Bulls, Cavaliers, Jazz

    Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0

    On this board Lauri Markkanen scored best in Big man (10.0): he stands 85 inches tall. Most looked-up was his weakest fit (2.9): his Wikipedia article was read 434,094 times in 2025.

    Glass cleaner
    averaged 7.1 rebounds a game (7.1) Source: Wikipedia, "Lauri Markkanen" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q19706820
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 33 languages (5.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Lauri Markkanen" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q19706820
    Most looked-up
    his Wikipedia article was read 434,094 times in 2025 (2.9) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025

  6. Pau Gasol

    Grizzlies, Lakers, Bulls, Spurs and more

    Photo: Dabryna, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Pau Gasol played 1,226 NBA games, so his best fit on this board was Iron man, worth 9.4. His weakest was Pickpocket, worth 2.5, since he averaged 0.5 steals a game.

    Glass cleaner
    averaged 9.2 rebounds a game (9.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 55 languages (9.2) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052
    Most looked-up
    his Wikipedia article was read 481,338 times in 2025 (3.2) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025
    Bucket getter
    averaged 17 points a game (6.8) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052
    Pickpocket
    averaged 0.5 steals a game (2.5) Source: Wikipedia, "Pau Gasol" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q193052

  7. Nikola Jokić

    “The Joker” · Nuggets

    Photo: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0

    Its figures are hidden while it's still in play: it's on a board again within 14 days.

  8. Dražen Petrović

    “The Mozart of Basketball” · Trail, Nets

    Photo: Cavic = Steve Lipofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Dražen Petrović's best fit on this board was Known worldwide, worth 9.7: Wikipedia has an article on him in 58 languages. His weakest was Longevity, worth 2.0, since he played 4 NBA seasons.

    Glass cleaner
    averaged 2.3 rebounds a game (2.3) Source: Wikipedia, "Dražen Petrović" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q209982
    Known worldwide
    Wikipedia has an article on him in 58 languages (9.7) Source: Wikipedia, "Dražen Petrović" (infobox and career statistics), and Wikidata Q209982
    Most looked-up
    his Wikipedia article was read 563,754 times in 2025 (3.8) Source: Wikimedia pageviews, 2025

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